For 2012 A3 Sportback Quattro Second generation Audi recommends to use: H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, H15 12V 15, PWY24W 12V 24W WP3.3x14.5-4, D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5, H7 12V 55W PX26d, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, H6W 12V 6W BAX9s, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, and W21W 12V 21W W3x16d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreCornering light
With bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreDaytime running light
With halogen headlamp
H15 12V 15
Fog lamps
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreFront direction indicator
With bi-xenon
PWY24W 12V 24W WP3.3x14.5-4
With halogen headlamp
PWY24W 12V 24W WP3.3x14.5-4
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
With halogen headlamp
H15 12V 15
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreParking light
With halogen headlamp
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Door safety light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Glove compartment light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Interior light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
expand_moreBack-up lamp
All other modifications
H6W 12V 6W BAX9s
expand_moreRear direction indicator
Taillight with bulbs
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
expand_moreRear fog lamp
All other modifications
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
expand_moreStop lamp
Taillight with bulbs
W21W 12V 21W W3x16d
expand_moreTail light
Taillight with bulbs
W21W 12V 21W W3x16d
Servicing your Audi use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A3 Sportback Quattro service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2012 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro generations
In 2012 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 Sportback Quattro. Maintenance items may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.